If I say I’m happy, that means I was sad at some point. If I say he’s attractive, then somebody else is unattractive. Every positive thought even has a seed of a negative thought within it and vice versa, which is why a lot of greatness in life comes out of suffering.” Naval runs a short-form podcast at Nav.al and Spearhead.co, where he discusses philosophy, business, and investing. He has also been a podcast guest on The Joe Rogan Experience, The Tim Ferriss Show, Coffee with Scott Adams, The James Altucher Show and Farnam Street, among others. I needed a better clear perspective and I feel the presentation of the book could have been much better Instead of providing a high-level review of the book, I’ll share the quotes that I identified with the most and will stay with me as I navigate this early stage of my career as I continue to grow wealth and maintain my happiness. I hope these quotes resonate with you too. Struggle or aversion is responsible for most of our misery. The phrase I probably use the most to myself in my head is just one word: ‘accept.’“

What we wish to be true clouds our perception of what is true. Suffering is the moment when we can no longer deny reality.”

You’re not going to get rich renting out your time. You must own equity—a piece of business—to gain your financial freedom.” Training yourself to be happy is completely internal. There is no external progress, no external validation. You’re competing against yourself—it is a single-player game.“ I haven’t made money in my life in one giant payout. It has always been a whole bunch of small things piling up. It’s more about consistently creating wealth by creating businesses, creating opportunities, and creating investments.”

Instead, actively engage in conversations, listen to educational videos, and look up ways to build wealth while living a meaningful life. Don’t lose sight of the present, yet keep an eye on the future. More importantly, don’t inflate your lifestyle as you earn more money. Save and invest them to build a future out of the rat race, instead of upgrading your treadmill. Lesson 3: To become happy, learn how to be neutral and quiet.Embrace accountability and take business risks under your own name. Society will reward you with responsibility, equity, and leverage.“ The moment of suffering—when you’re in pain— is a moment of truth. It is a moment where you’re forced to embrace reality the way it actually is. Then, you can make meaningful change and progress. You can only make progress when you’re starting with the truth.“ The books content is great. It reinforces things that you may already know, and hopefully will make you take action.